The episode today was one of a few this year where the shift in tone between the two seasons was a good thing. An episode like that wouldn't have been possible a year ago.

The season finale next week is going to be nuts.

What I don't get is why it doesn't pull better numbers. I know it's up against another great show in Big Bang Theory (which crushes it in the ratings...we're talking 3:1 here), and one that is aiming at a very similar demographic. It (Community) has been renewed for another season and CBS seems to like to move BBT around every season so maybe it won't be up against it next year. I think Community is a much better show, but I understand it's not everybodies cup of tea.

The episode today was one of a few this year where the shift in tone between the two seasons was a good thing. An episode like that wouldn't have been possible a year ago.

The season finale next week is going to be nuts.

What I don't get is why it doesn't pull better numbers. I know it's up against another great show in Big Bang Theory (which crushes it in the ratings...we're talking 3:1 here), and one that is aiming at a very similar demographic. It (Community) has been renewed for another season and CBS seems to like to move BBT around every season so maybe it won't be up against it next year. I think Community is a much better show, but I understand it's not everybodies cup of tea.

Excellent show. It expands what should be a generic premise into a great production with top notch casting and out of the box writing. Last night's return to paintball modeled on a spaghetti western was one of the smartest episodes on TV this season, in or out of the sitcom genre.